OPPO A78 5G vs Redmi Note 8
23.2Performance20
35.2Display31.2
29Camera29.8
47.8Battery29.4
60Features20
14 spec wins — OPPO A78 5G2 spec wins — Redmi Note 8
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO A78 5G wins this phone face-off, 35.4 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+18). Redmi Note 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A78 5G
- Stronger performance score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
- 121% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 330
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 52% higher Pixel density: 409 ppi vs 269 ppi
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $249
Display
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″+4% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi | 409 ppi+52% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 665 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 360,000+44%Top 88% | 250,000Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730+121%Top 83% | 330Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900+46%Top 87% | 1,300Top 99% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+1% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+5% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) | Android 9 (MIUI 10) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A78 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |